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it buried the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/106.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Because of this, the earth opened up; it swallowed Dathan and buried Abiram and the other rebels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/106.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />the earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/106.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/106.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan, And covered the faction of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/106.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, And engulfed the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/106.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, And engulfed the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/106.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, And engulfed the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/106.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, And covered up the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/106.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore the earth opened and swallowed Dathan, And engulfed the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/106.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/106.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/106.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, And covered the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/106.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Dathan and Abiram rebelled, and the earth opened up and swallowed them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/106.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/106.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The ground split open and swallowed Dathan. It buried Abiram's followers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/106.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then the earth opened up and swallowed Dathan and buried Abiram and his family; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/106.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed Dathan, closing over Abiram's clan.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/106.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it covered the assembly of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/106.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened up and swallowed Dathan; it engulfed the group led by Abiram. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/106.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/106.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/106.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/106.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Earth opens, and swallows up Dathan, "" And covers over the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/106.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Earth openeth, and swalloweth up Dathan, And covereth over the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/106.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The earth will open and will swallow down Dathan, and will cover the assembly of Abiram.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/106.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan: and covered the congregation of Abiron. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/106.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 105:17>The earth opened and swallowed Dathan, and it covered the congregation of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/106.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed Dathan, it closed on the followers of Abiram. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/106.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the faction of Abiram.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/106.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/106.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The Earth opened and swallowed Dathan and buried over the assembly of Abiram.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/106.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, And covered the company of Abiram.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/106.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and closed upon the congregation of Abiron.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/106-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=13405" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/106.htm">Give Thanks to the LORD, for He is Good</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">16</span>In the camp they envied Moses, as well as Aaron, the holy one of the LORD. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: ’e·reṣ (N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">The earth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6605.htm" title="6605: tip̄·taḥ- (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve. A primitive root; to open wide; specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve.">opened up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1104.htm" title="1104: wat·tiḇ·la‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To swallow down, swallow up, engulf. A primitive root; to make away with; generally, to destroy.">and swallowed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1885.htm" title="1885: dā·ṯān (N-proper-ms) -- A Reubenite. Of uncertain derivation; Dathan, an Israelite.">Dathan;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3680.htm" title="3680: wat·tə·ḵas (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To cover. A primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover.">it covered</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5712.htm" title="5712: ‘ă·ḏaṯ (N-fsc) -- Congregation. Feminine of ed in the original sense of fixture; a stated assemblage.">the assembly</a> <a href="/hebrew/48.htm" title="48: ’ă·ḇî·rām (N-proper-ms) -- Exalted father, an Isr. name. From 'ab and ruwm; father of height; Abiram, the name of two Israelites.">of Abiram.</a> </span><span class="reftext">18</span>Then fire blazed through their company; flames consumed the wicked.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-31.htm">Numbers 16:31-33</a></span><br />As soon as Moses had finished saying all this, the ground beneath them split open, / and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them and their households—all Korah’s men and all their possessions. / They went down alive into Sheol with all they owned. The earth closed over them, and they vanished from the assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/11-6.htm">Deuteronomy 11:6</a></span><br />and what He did in the midst of all the Israelites to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab the Reubenite, when the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them, their households, their tents, and every living thing that belonged to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/26-10.htm">Numbers 26:10</a></span><br />And the earth opened its mouth and swallowed them along with Korah, whose followers died when the fire consumed 250 men. They serve as a warning sign.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Jude 1:11</a></span><br />Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed headlong into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Numbers 16:1-3</a></span><br />Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted / a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. / They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-19.htm">Numbers 16:19</a></span><br />When Korah had gathered his whole assembly against them at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, the glory of the LORD appeared to the whole congregation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-28.htm">Numbers 16:28-30</a></span><br />Then Moses said, “This is how you will know that the LORD has sent me to do all these things, for it was not my own doing: / If these men die a natural death, or if they suffer the fate of all men, then the LORD has not sent me. / But if the LORD brings about something unprecedented, and the earth opens its mouth and swallows them and all that belongs to them so that they go down alive into Sheol, then you will know that these men have treated the LORD with contempt.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-35.htm">Numbers 16:35</a></span><br />And fire came forth from the LORD and consumed the 250 men who were offering the incense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/10-10.htm">1 Corinthians 10:10</a></span><br />And do not complain, as some of them did, and were killed by the destroying angel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/27-3.htm">Numbers 27:3</a></span><br />“Our father died in the wilderness, but he was not among the followers of Korah who gathered together against the LORD. Instead, he died because of his own sin, and he had no sons.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-41.htm">Numbers 16:41-50</a></span><br />The next day the whole congregation of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron, saying, “You have killed the LORD’s people!” / But when the congregation gathered against them, Moses and Aaron turned toward the Tent of Meeting, and suddenly the cloud covered it and the glory of the LORD appeared. / Then Moses and Aaron went to the front of the Tent of Meeting, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-12.htm">Numbers 16:12-14</a></span><br />Then Moses summoned Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, but they said, “We will not come! / Is it not enough that you have brought us up out of a land flowing with milk and honey to kill us in the wilderness? Must you also appoint yourself as ruler over us? / Moreover, you have not brought us into a land flowing with milk and honey or given us an inheritance of fields and vineyards. Will you gouge out the eyes of these men? No, we will not come!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-5.htm">Numbers 16:5</a></span><br />Then he said to Korah and all his followers, “Tomorrow morning the LORD will reveal who belongs to Him and who is holy, and He will bring that person near to Himself. The one He chooses He will bring near to Himself.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-9.htm">Numbers 16:9-11</a></span><br />Is it not enough for you that the God of Israel has separated you from the congregation of Israel and brought you near to Himself to perform the work at the LORD’s tabernacle, and to stand before the congregation to minister to them? / He has brought you near, you and all your fellow Levites, but you are seeking the priesthood as well. / Therefore, it is you and all your followers who have conspired against the LORD! As for Aaron, who is he that you should grumble against him?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/16-16.htm">Numbers 16:16-18</a></span><br />And Moses said to Korah, “You and all your followers are to appear before the LORD tomorrow—you and they and Aaron. / Each man is to take his censer, place incense in it, and present it before the LORD—250 censers. You and Aaron are to present your censers as well.” / So each man took his censer, put fire and incense in it, and stood with Moses and Aaron at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan and covered the company of Abiram.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/16-29.htm">Numbers 16:29-33</a></b></br> If these men die the common death of all men, or if they be visited after the visitation of all men; <i>then</i> the LORD hath not sent me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/26-10.htm">Numbers 26:10</a></b></br> And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/11-6.htm">Deuteronomy 11:6</a></b></br> And what he did unto Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that <i>was</i> in their possession, in the midst of all Israel:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/16-34.htm">Abiram</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-6.htm">Abi'ram</a> <a href="/psalms/94-21.htm">Band</a> <a href="/job/27-15.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/psalms/86-14.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/106-11.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/psalms/105-39.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/11-6.htm">Dathan</a> <a href="/psalms/105-35.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/106-11.htm">End</a> <a href="/psalms/88-17.htm">Engulfed</a> <a href="/psalms/105-41.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/psalms/38-13.htm">Openeth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-2.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/psalms/56-2.htm">Swallowed</a> <a href="/job/39-24.htm">Swalloweth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Abiram</a> <a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Abi'ram</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Band</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-10.htm">Buried</a> <a href="/psalms/106-18.htm">Company</a> <a href="/psalms/109-29.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/psalms/109-19.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/psalms/109-29.htm">Covering</a> <a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Dathan</a> <a href="/psalms/108-5.htm">Earth</a> <a href="/psalms/106-23.htm">End</a> <a href="/psalms/124-4.htm">Engulfed</a> <a href="/psalms/109-2.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/psalms/146-8.htm">Openeth</a> <a href="/psalms/119-130.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/psalms/107-27.htm">Swallowed</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-28.htm">Swalloweth</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 106</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-1.htm">The psalmist exhorts to praise God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-4.htm">He prays for pardon of sin, as God pardoned the fathers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-7.htm">The story of the people's rebellion, and God's mercy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">47. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/106-47.htm">He concludes with prayer and praise</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/106.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/106.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The earth opened up</b><br>This phrase refers to a miraculous event where the ground physically split apart. In the biblical context, this is a divine act of judgment. The event is recorded in <a href="/numbers/16.htm">Numbers 16</a>, where God intervenes directly to punish rebellion against Moses and Aaron. The opening of the earth symbolizes God's power over creation and His ability to execute judgment. This act serves as a warning against disobedience and rebellion against God's appointed leaders.<p><b>and swallowed Dathan;</b><br>Dathan was one of the leaders of the rebellion against Moses and Aaron, alongside Korah and Abiram. The swallowing by the earth signifies a complete and irreversible judgment. In the cultural context of the Israelites, being swallowed by the earth would be seen as a direct act of divine retribution, emphasizing the seriousness of their sin. This event underscores the importance of respecting God's chosen leaders and the consequences of challenging divine authority.<p><b>it covered the assembly of Abiram.</b><br>Abiram, like Dathan, was part of the rebellious group. The "assembly" refers to those who joined in the insurrection. The covering of the assembly by the earth indicates total destruction and serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of collective rebellion. This event is a type of final judgment, foreshadowing the ultimate separation of the righteous from the wicked. It also highlights the theme of God's justice and the importance of communal responsibility in following God's commands.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/dathan.htm">Dathan</a></b><br>A Reubenite who, along with Abiram and Korah, led a rebellion against Moses and Aaron as recorded in <a href="/bsb/numbers/16.htm">Numbers 16</a>. Dathan's defiance was rooted in a challenge to the God-ordained leadership of Moses.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/abiram.htm">Abiram</a></b><br>Another Reubenite and co-conspirator with Dathan and Korah. Abiram's rebellion was part of a larger insurrection against the leadership of Moses, questioning the authority given by God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_earth_opening.htm">The Earth Opening</a></b><br>A miraculous event where the ground split apart and swallowed the rebels, serving as divine judgment against their rebellion. This event is a direct act of God demonstrating His power and authority.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_assembly_of_abiram.htm">The Assembly of Abiram</a></b><br>Refers to the group of followers who aligned themselves with Dathan and Abiram in their rebellion. This assembly faced the same judgment as their leaders.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/k/korah's_rebellion.htm">Korah's Rebellion</a></b><br>Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Korah was a key figure in the rebellion. His account is intertwined with Dathan and Abiram, and his fate was similar, as described in <a href="/bsb/numbers/16.htm">Numbers 16</a>.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_rebellion.htm">The Consequences of Rebellion</a></b><br>Rebellion against God’s appointed leaders is ultimately rebellion against God Himself. This passage serves as a warning of the severe consequences that can follow such actions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God’s Sovereignty and Justice</a></b><br>The event of the earth swallowing the rebels underscores God’s sovereign control over creation and His commitment to justice. It reminds us that God will not tolerate rebellion indefinitely.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Obedience to God and His appointed leaders is crucial. This passage encourages believers to examine their hearts for any seeds of rebellion and to submit to God’s authority.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_influence.htm">Community Influence</a></b><br>The assembly of Abiram shows how rebellion can spread within a community. Believers are called to be vigilant about the influences they allow in their lives and to foster a community that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a></b><br>God appoints leaders for His purposes. This passage challenges both leaders and followers to fulfill their roles with humility and faithfulness, recognizing that leadership is a divine calling.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_106.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 106</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/psalm_106_17_lacks_archaeological_proof_why.htm">Psalm 106:17 says the earth swallowed Dathan and his followers—how do we reconcile this with a lack of archaeological confirmation of such an event? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where_is_the_land_of_uz_located.htm">Who was Dathan in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_the_name_of_noah's_wife.htm">What are the earth's depths?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_dathan_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Dathan in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/106.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) The omission of Korah is in keeping with the historical accounts, which indicate a difference both in the attitude of Korah and his family from that of Dathan and Abiram, and also a difference of fate. (Comp. <a href="/numbers/16-23.htm" title="And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,">Numbers 16:23</a>, <span class= "ital">seqq.; </span><a href="/deuteronomy/11-6.htm" title="And what he did to Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, the son of Reuben: how the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their households, and their tents, and all the substance that was in their possession, in the middle of all Israel:">Deuteronomy 11:6</a>; <a href="/numbers/26-10.htm" title="And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up together with Korah, when that company died, what time the fire devoured two hundred and fifty men: and they became a sign.">Numbers 26:10</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/106.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan</span> (see <a href="/numbers/16-31.htm">Numbers 16:31-33</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And covered the company of Abiram.</span> It is asked why there is no mention of Korah here, and suggested that he owed his escape from mention to the favouritism of the Levitical "temple poets" (Cheyne). But the real reason seems to be that Korah was not "swallowed up;" he and his company were destroyed by fire, and are alluded to in ver. 18 (so Hengstenberg). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/106-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The earth</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶ֭רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(’e·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">opened up</span><br /><span class="heb">תִּפְתַּח־</span> <span class="translit">(tip̄·taḥ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6605.htm">Strong's 6605: </a> </span><span class="str2">To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and swallowed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתִּבְלַ֣ע</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tiḇ·la‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1104.htm">Strong's 1104: </a> </span><span class="str2">To swallow down, swallow up, engulf</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Dathan;</span><br /><span class="heb">דָּתָ֑ן</span> <span class="translit">(dā·ṯān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1885.htm">Strong's 1885: </a> </span><span class="str2">Dathan -- a Reubenite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it covered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַ֝תְּכַ֗ס</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tə·ḵas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plump, fill up hollows, to cover</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the assembly</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲדַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ḏaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5712.htm">Strong's 5712: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stated assemblage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Abiram.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבִירָֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇî·rām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_48.htm">Strong's 48: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abiram -- 'exalted father', an Israelite name</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/106-17.htm">Psalm 106:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/106-17.htm">Psalm 106:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/106-17.htm">Psalm 106:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/106-17.htm">Psalm 106:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/106-17.htm">Psalm 106:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/106-17.htm">Psalm 106:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/106-17.htm">Psalm 106:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/106-17.htm">Psalm 106:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/106-17.htm">Psalm 106:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/106-17.htm">Psalm 106:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/106-17.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 106:17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/106-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 106:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 106:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/106-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 106:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 106:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>